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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.60, 25,332 and 12,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.60, 25,332 and 12,066.56 is: 16,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.60 : 25,332 = 12,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.60/25,332 = 12,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.60x = 25,332 × 12,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.60x = 305,670,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,670,097.92/18,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.50

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